reconcile

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While federal officials declined to comment on the claim itself, some stressed that Phillips’ work record is otherwise standard, leaving observers to reconcile the unusual story with his professional background.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

“Forbidden Fruits” can’t reconcile all of its influences and just ends up as a collection of references and high style without much staying power — it’s essentially the fast fashion of girly pop horror.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

It’s how to reconcile what we see in the mirror.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026

Speaker Mike Johnson has told House Republicans that the chambers may need formal negotiations to reconcile the competing versions -- a process that could delay the bill for weeks.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

In her book, my mother describes her long struggle to make sense of this humiliation, to reconcile her experience with her faith.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell